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This is a sort of 19th century version of The Amazing Race. Wonderful little tidbits of colourful history and plenty of misadventure made this a fun and interesting read. For those who enjoy listening, the audio book was really well done.

thought I knew the story but it was quite different and more enjoyable than I expected.
I found the reason for the trip strange but then Phileas Fogg was definitely living his life in a fog.
Passeportout was the most interesting character and I found the journey interesting.

Jules Verne was a very educated man who was greatly interested in the world and travel and wrote many books based on his knowledge. He was ahead of his time making the world accessible to many.

read very easily and with interest. not only were you excited to catch a glimpse of where it was you were traveling but you had to be careful not to waste any time and miss your connection. all the while you were constantly reminded of the theft, the bet and just who was innocent or not. very well written. moved well. kept you interest. also delt w/interesting material.

Fun! It is a fun adventerous book that litteraly brings you around the world with Passepartout and Fogg!!

The_Snow_Man
Aug 05, 2014

A classic adventure story, Around the World in Eighty Days is a fast-paced story about exactitude, daring, and romance. I have loved it since I was young but only just recently noticed the racist overtones and stereotypes that color the portrayals of peoples and places as Phileas Fogg travels around the world. While still an enjoyable, exciting read, I won’t feel the same way about it anymore.

Charming tale of a stuffy Englishman travelling around the world after a wager from members of his men's club. Adapted (somewhat successfully I think) to film in 1956 starring David Niven as Phileas Fogg. Avoid the 1989 version with Pierce Brosnan as it bears little resemblance to Jules Verne's story.

Quotes

“IN WHICH PASSEPARTOUT RECEIVES A NEW PROOF THAT FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE”

The_Snow_Man
Aug 05, 2014

“Mr. Fogg accordingly tasted the dish, but, despite its spiced sauce, found it far from palatable. He rang for the landlord, and, on his appearance, said, fixing his clear eyes upon him, "Is this rabbit, sir?"

"Yes, my lord," the rogue boldly replied, "rabbit from the jungles."

"And this rabbit did not mew when he was killed?"

"Mew, my lord! What, a rabbit mew! I swear to you—"

"Be so good, landlord, as not to swear, but remember this: cats were formerly considered, in India, as sacred animals. That was a good time."

"For the cats, my lord?"

"Perhaps for the travellers as well!”

The_Snow_Man
Aug 05, 2014

“Why, you are a man of heart!"
"Sometimes," replied Phileas Fogg, quietly. "When I have the time.”

Summary

A wealthy gentleman, Plieas Fogg, makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. Fogg and his servant set off immediately, determined to win this race against time, Little do they know they aren't making the journey alone.... Fogg has been fingered as the culprit in a bank robbery, and a detective in hot pursuit is trailing them as they cross every continent.